The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family

Private foundation · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 13-3800204

The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing lists grants for education and scholarships, Jewish learning, arts and music, housing, food, and civic engagement.

The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family at a glance

In short: The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family gave $70K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$69,548
-8.2% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
30
-9.1% vs 2023
Average grant
$2,318
+0.9% vs 2023
Median grant
$455
Total assets
$192,398
-4.9% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
33% first-time grantees (10 of 30, 2024)
Primary geography
New York (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: 600 Third Avenue 20Th F, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 661-1100

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Bnos Menachem School: $17KBnos Menachem School$17KLincoln Square Synagogue: $13KLincoln Square Synagogue$13KChabad of Scottsdale: $10KChabad of Scottsdale$10KThe Metropolitan Opera: $10KThe Metropolitan Opera$10KLeopold Schepp Fdn: $5KLeopold Schepp Fdn$5KChabad Lubavitch: $3KChabad Lubavitch$3KCitizens for Responsibilty and Ethics: $2KCitizens for Responsibilty andEthics$2KNyphil Concerts: $1KNyphil Concerts$1KCovenant House: $1KCovenant House$1KChabad Relief Fund: $1KChabad Relief Fund$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Bnos Menachem School ($17K). Together the top 10 received $63K.

Grant Size Distribution

160 grants across all recorded years

160<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 160 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to Arizona, and 4% to Washington, DC. Iowa accounted for 0%.

Grant Distribution by State

11states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkWashingtonCoramScottsdaleBrooklynDes MoinesHarrisonHartsdalePhiladelphiaSouthhamptonEast HamptonLos AngelesPhoenixSpeonkBronxChaimberlainFairfieldJacksonvilleKansas CityLittle Neck

Is The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family open to new grantees?

33%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 10 of 30 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $467; repeat grants $3K. How we count

Medians: $305 first-time, $525 repeat.

  • 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 439% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K29 grants2020 33 grants2021 35 grants2022 33 grants2023 30 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2022) to $110K (2021). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $70K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bnos Menachem School Brooklyn, NYDonation to Support Scholarships and Education$17,400
Lincoln Square Synagogue New York, NYDonation to Support the Jewish Learning Programs.$13,427
Chabad of Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZDonation to Support the Jewish Learning Programs.$10,029
The Metropolitan Opera New York, NYDonation to Help Support the Arts and Performances.$10,000
Leopold Schepp Fdn New York, NYDonation to Support Scholarships and Education$5,000
Chabad Lubavitch Coram, NYDonation to Support the Jewish Learning Programs.$2,570
Citizens for Responsibilty and Ethics Washington, DCDonation to support the fight for democracy americans deserve.$1,500
Nyphil Concerts New York, NYDonation to Support the Arts and Music.$1,250
Covenant House New York, NYDonation to Provide Housing Those in Need.$1,020
Chabad Relief Fund Coram, NYDonation to Provide Food Those in Need.$1,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$192,398$55,011$73,150$69,54830$69,673$49,142$15,856
2023$202,218$25,948$82,713$75,79233$79,242$46,647$19,095
2022$292,200$75,172$65,940$57,65435$57,940$10,277$19,597
2021$282,968$89,516$115,556$110,42933$110,554$56,820$20,758
2020$309,008$135,798$97,428$92,86029—$85,440$16,210

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, Jewish learning, arts and music, and social services. For example, Fresh Air Fund describes its mission as providing children from low-income New York City families with cultural, recreational, and educational experiences through camps, volunteer host families, and year-round academic programs. The Museum of Modern Art describes its mission as fostering public awareness of modern and contemporary art.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $69,548. Grant amounts ranged from $51 to $17,400, with a median of $455. The largest awards included $17,400 to Bnos Menachem School for scholarships and education; $13,427 to Lincoln Square Synagogue and $10,029 to Chabad of Scottsdale for Jewish learning programs; and $10,000 to The Metropolitan Opera for arts and performances. Other grants included $5,000 to Leopold Schepp Fdn for scholarships and education, $1,500 to Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics for democracy-related work, and $1,020 to Covenant House to provide housing to people in need. Fresh Air Fund received $550, and the Museum of Modern Art received $410.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Judd B Grossman and Jillian Hirsch as directors, Stanley M Grossman as president/secretary, and Nancy Grossman as vice president/treasurer.

The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family is led by Stanley M. Grossman, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Stanley M. Grossman

    President & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jillian Hirsch

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Judd B. Grossman

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nancy Grossman

    Vice President & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family

How much does The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family give each year?

The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family gave $70K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 33 grants.

What is The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family's typical grant size?

The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family's median grant in 2024 was $455, and its average grant was $2,318, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family that year got $467 on average.

Where does The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family give grants?

The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants) and Coram, NY (2 grants).

Does The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation to Support the Jewish Learning Programs." (4 grants), "Donation to Support Scholarships and Education" (3 grants) and "Donation to Provide Food Those in Need." (3 grants).

Who are The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family's largest grantees?

The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family's largest 2024 grantees include Bnos Menachem School ($17,400), Lincoln Square Synagogue ($13,427) and Chabad of Scottsdale ($10,029), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family?

The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family reported $192K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family fund?

No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, Jewish learning, arts and music, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family?

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family's EIN?

The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3800204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does The Stanley & Nancy Grossman Family accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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